John is an extremely capable reader and we struggle with finding “just right” books (content and level wise) for him. Add to the mix that he doesn’t even like reading (or so he claims) and we’ve been in quite a pickle. You see, Honey and I are both avid readers and would love to see… Read More
So, we have a little tradition around these parts to sit down as a family at summer’s start and dream up all sorts of FUN goings and doings to while away the break. Last year we had this cute list, and the year before we had an A to Z Kindergarten Countdown. As for 2013,… Read More
If y’all recall, the PCP chose chess as his one after school extra curricular activity this year. When his “rookie” semester wrapped up, he was over the moon with his 3rd place tournament trophy. But, he had laid eye on some massive awards and was stricken with serious trophy envy. He asked me how he… Read More
Today was one of the most anticipated days of the school year – Field Day and the annual Marathon! I was up at the crack of dawn for my volunteer shift at the hockey station (of all things). It took me approximately one class through to figure out how to properly manage eighteen groups of… Read More
In between days worth of a torrential downpour, the skies cleared up just long enough for us to head down to Turner Field to cheer on the Braves in a big win against the Mets this past weekend. It was a delightful day, we had wonderful seats, and the three boys were just as happy… Read More
I’m popping in today with a short little diddy… as I’m reading the baby his I Am Wonder Woman book at bedtime last night this goes down: Me: Do you think Mommy looks like Wonder Woman? *why do I set myself up like this?!?!* Whit: *very carefully looks me up and down* Well, you… Read More
Now, I realize it’s not everybody’s cup of tea, but I’ve been asked a few times for a list of my favorite clothes sources for dressing Southern tots. I haven’t been shopping the boutique circuit for some time since the baby is now four and has a closet full of hand-me-downs, so there are likely… Read More